When was the last time you challenged yourself, learned a new skill, did something out of your comfort zone? When we were kids, we were constantly learning—how to walk, talk, play games, cut food with a knife and a fork, build a house of cards, write, spell, climb trees, ride a bike, play cricket, the list goes on. With these challenges, came opportunities to feel accomplished, to feel confident and gain a sense of mastery. As we get older, we tend to value comfort and routine over adventure and curiosity. Some are content in this state and others need to be regularly challenged to feel vital and alive. But the truth is, we can all benefit from building a sense of mastery everyday. Building
Do you want to know how to be the best you but you don’t have the time? Here is a crash course: eight unmissable TED Talks already viewed by millions because they are engaging, inspiring, and brief! These great thinkers and experts highlight eight characteristics that are vital for fulfilment, connection and personal growth. 1. Be Grateful Shawn Achor: The Happy Secret to Better Work Length: 12:20 Views: 12.6 million Quick-witted positive psychologist, Shawn Achor, shows us how to “Escape the Cult of the Average.” Apart from entertaining us with stories about his sister, he outlines a few simple strategies grounded in research that you can use right away to improve your emotional well-being
